Newsletter Writer & Contributor at Big & Bright from The Barbed Wire. Former Digital Editor at the Texas Observer. GLAAD Media Award and National Magazine Award-nominated editor and journalist. Friend to cats.
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RE: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/116607633090041180
Jesús is an important voice for immigrants and I'm grateful @TexasObserver is giving him a platform for stories like this.
“You get to see future legends get their start, and other people just flourish and find their niche.”
In a city overflowing with #drag, one unique showcase highlights the creativity of the newest artists: Big Tits, Bigger Dreams! Visit this fabulous event with me.
My latest for The Barbed Wire: https://thebarbedwire.com/2026/05/13/next-top-drag-performer-texas/
#LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #trans #transgender #art #Austin #Texas #culture #photography
@arrrg @RothschildMD yes neither the fight against the right nor Alex Jones is over, but those guys did their thing for 9 years and made a significant and important contribution to extremism research. And they inspired a lot of other podcasters doing similar work today (analyzing Tucker, Rogan, etc)
Excellent commentary on the end of Knowledge Fight and the important work they did from @RothschildMD ... Worth reading if you were a fan.
Thoughts on the End of #Infowars and Knowledge Fight | Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/thoughts-on-end-157347886
“You’re allowed to use a company’s name to talk about the company.” - Cara Gagliano,
@eff
In my first byline for @404mediaco , I investigated how #SXSW used an "AI-powered" trademark protection tool to silence dissenting voices on social media. https://www.404media.co/sxsw-used-ai-powered-trademark-tool-to-censor-dissent-on-instagram/
If you're a #trans person based in #Austin (or elsewhere in #Texas for that matter) and have struggled to access gender-affirming care due to changes in insurance coverage OR because of trans healthcare bans at Catholic-owned medical centers, please reach out. DM or email kitoconnell at pobox dot com.
RE: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/116438571961915756
I briefly consulted with Gus Bova, the EiC, over the design of this cover and I love how it turned out.
Can't wait to read the story, thank you Jessica Luther for writing this!
New from me: ASHwell is a nonprofit which offers testing, treatment and support for sexually transmitted infections, access to PrEP and even gender affirming care for residents of #Austin and elsewhere in #Texas.
But now the jobs of over 50 workers are at risk in a financial emergency. https://austinfreepress.org/ailing-ashwell-vital-lgbtq-nonprofit-holds-emergency-fundraiser/
#politics #USpol #news #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #CentralTexas #health #healthcare #